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REFLECT | 'What is going on in our life right now?’

Discuss

• Where are we feeling discouraged or afraid at the moment?

ENGAGE | ‘How do we engage with what God is saying to us?

Discuss

• What are the effects of discouragement and fear in our lives?

• How do they affect our every day mindsets and feelings?

• What did God say to Joshua? Why did he say this to him after everything Joshua had done?

• What does God say to me about my fear and about situations I am discouraged about.
  

INSPIRE | - 'How do we inspire change in each other? What are we going to do / change / do differently this week?'

Discuss

What are your reflections on the following quote by Erwin Macmanus in his book ‘The last arrow’ (the concept of the book being about not surrendering/settling/leaving anything for the next life).

‘Life is a series of challenges, adventures, and yes, even battles. There will always be giants to subdue and dragons to slay. I have already decided to die with my sword in my hand. There is more courage in us than danger ahead of us. You are strong enough for the battle ahead.’

• What am I going to do differently this week when I feel afraid or discouraged?

• How can we INSPIRE each other to persevere through this week?

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